Panthers Clinch TRL Volleyball Title in Close Meet
Williamsburg High School clinched its second straight Three Rivers League volleyball crown with 15-3 15-2 win over Marmaton Valley and 17-16 15-0 victory against Burlington. The Panthers finished 11-1 in league play and 26-3 overall under coach Roger Driver, with strong contributions from Kelli Magrath, Stephanie Herring, Stacy Shaffer, and Jeannette Slader. They advance to 1A regional action at Waverly Saturday, facing a field where five of six teams are 13-6 or better.
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Stacy Shaffer
Jeannette Slader
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Shaffer
Slader
Waverly
Madison
Ottawa Univ Athlete of the Week Wendell Lewis shines
Ottawa University names Wendell Lewis senior cornerback Athlete of the Week after 10 tackles nine solo and a key interception in the 35 14 loss to Bethany College. He returned from a foot injury to post back to back strong showings vs Bethel and Bethany. Teammate Reggie Johnson also considered after gaining 89 rushing yards on 15 carries.
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DeeDee Lewis Leads Ottawa High Volleyball Spikes Week
DeeDee Lewis of Ottawa High, an All East Kansas League pick in 85, delivered strong showings in four league matches last week. She posted 38 spikes and eight kills in a split with Blue Valley North and Turner, then 38 spikes and 12 kills in a split with Bonner Springs and Bishop Miege. Her coach Jo Musselwhite praised her when on, noting double teams as a defensive focus. Lewis won Ottawa High Athlete of the Week over Tonya Copsey, Marsha Bailey, and Mike Aspinwall, with Copsey and Bailey also delivering notable performances for the spikers while Aspinwall starred for the Cyclones in a 17-0 loss to Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Kesselring shines in Lyndon win earns Area Athlete honor
Lyndon Tigers junior linebacker and guard Randy Kesselring starred in a 10-8 district victory over Waverly, tallying 18 tackles with 12 solo stops, four tackles for loss, two fumbles recovered, and a pass interception. Coach Greg Schultz praises his effort and versatility as a top athlete.
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Osage City
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Driesell Resigns As Maryland Basketball Coach
Driesell steps down after 17 seasons amid pressure tied to Len Bias death and drug use findings. Interim coach Ron Bradley eyed as replacement. Maryland delaying practice as Chancellor Slaughter holds news conference.
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Cyclones Aim For Third Shot At Blue Valley
Ottawa High Cyclones seek a third meeting with Blue Valley in 5A sub-state semi final at Ottawa High. BV leads series after two fall battles. OHS won over Olathe North Tuesday and aims to clinch spot in state finals with 3 PM showdown.
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OU Braves Fall In KCAC Quad. Friends Upset Losses Seen
LINDSBORG OU and Friends University faced three top KCAC teams in a Tuesday quad. OU lost to Bethany Bethel and Friends, while Friends upset OU later, leaving OU 2-14 in league and 7-23 overall. Hedlund credited strong serving and pride, highlighting seniors Loewenstein and Washington. OU prepares for Benedictine and KCAC clash with St Marys and Kansas Wesleyan.
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Mets Fun, Fans Rally in Broadway Victory Parade
New York honors the world champion Mets after their 8-5 World Series win over the Red Sox at Shea. Mookie Wilson and manager Davey Johnson set a tone of ambition for 1987 as Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Koch praised the team amid a 2.2 million strong celebration with paper, cheers, and street debris along the victory parade route.
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